Summary

“Move Across the Country” is a very short story about a person who moves to a new city after experiencing an unspecified heartbreak. Details in the story imply that it is a romance-related heartbreak. The person attempts to begin a new life and forget their heartbreak, but eventually, the sadness returns to them. They move to another new town, and the cycle begins again.

“You Want to Know What Plays Are Like?” is narrated by a woman named Virginia. Her brother Dusty is a playwright, and a play he wrote is being performed at a small theater in New York City. At Dusty’s request, Virginia begrudgingly travels to New York to attend a performance. Virginia’s demeanor is generally one of irritation. There are hints of tension between her and Dusty. Virginia also has...